School of the world
The International School of Geneva, known as Ecolint, is a pioneer of education. It was the world’s first international school, having been established in 1924 by officials from the Geneva-based League of Nations and ILO (International Labour Organisation) to provide educational provision for international staff members’ families.
Today, with 4,500 students from 143 nationalities, the school remains dedicated to its mission: to prepare young minds for a rapidly evolving world by encouraging innovation, collaboration and ethical leadership. At the same time, it promotes intercultural understanding between students, as it did 100 years ago.
Ready for change
The school provides education that goes beyond the classroom, ensuring students graduate with the knowledge, skills and mindset to lead change. Through STEM education, sustainability projects and initiatives such as the Women in STEM Club, which includes supporting young women in Sierra Leone to pursue medical careers, students are equipped with the skills needed for modern life.
“We’re in an era of disruption, and education systems must adapt. It’s exciting to be part of that transformation and be building the future,” says Conrad Hughes, Director General, International School of Geneva.
STEM skills
From robotics labs to coding workshops, the school’s state-of-the-art STEM Centre gives students the tools to design and innovate.
“The STEM program allows students to work on different projects that motivate and inspire them, and helps to provide a better understanding of careers they may pursue in the future,” says Emre, a student at the school’s La Grande Boissière campus.
Aziz, an International Baccalaureate student, is developing a small-scale regenerative braking system to improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles. Another student, Benjamin, is designing and building a Bluetooth speaker, applying engineering principles from concept to completion.
